Freelancer - The Void

So I'm curious how this works. Twice today I was attacked unprovoked by other players. My char has never engaged any others, he just trades, so I don't see how he is an enemy. How am I supposed to know if I'm going to be attacked by some random person or of they are just going to wave as I go by?

Thanks

Jason

Well, that depends on what character you're flying, and who you meet :P Generally speaking, you can expect unlawful clans to attack you unprovoked, meaning you should watch out if there are any of them on the radar. Should you happen to meet a Reaver, you can at least expect a warning, but since we're mostly hibernating until v9, the chances of this happening to you are pretty slim right now :P Though pirates should try and tax you first, and only shoot to kill if you refused to pay.
Engaging others without any warning isn't the most fair conduct, but it's not against the server rules in any way.

Thanks for the info

So then I take it that syndicate and Black Legion are rogue clans. My char is unaffiliated and I just use him to trade to try to make some money so I can buy a ship that I can dogfight with someday.

One time I was killed while docking with a planet. I was about to be brought in and I get hit and within 5 seconds I'm dead. Doesn't seem like a cool way to fight.

Jason

[quote="p2ranger";p="228314"]One time I was killed while docking with a planet. I was about to be brought in and I get hit and within 5 seconds I'm dead. Doesn't seem like a cool way to fight.

Jason[/quote]

That is rather unsporting, isn't it? It's best to trade away from player populated systems... or get used to running in an AT. With enough training you can learn how to use those things quite effectively, actually

Freelancer p2ranger, the way to learn how to stay alive is trough learning how to die.
Use the knowledge of others and your skills and passion for the game to succeed in your quest

Fly safe

Aye, The Black Legion is an evil clan and we have the rp that's says: we befriend no one and shoot everyone.This way we can bring Chaos to the Sirius sector.